The time passed, but it didn't bring the same fortune to everyone in the Vincardine. Thea had joined her work again, and her friendship with Ruth had regained its previous glory. Ruth had thanked her co-worker, who had helped her to understand Thea's importance in her life.
And now, watching the two young women chattering non-stop for hours and hours had brought a smile to everyone's faces.
Rees's visits at Thea's home had become prevalent than before. They also had dinners and lunches with their parents, and the elders were happy to see their children's joy. They had told their families that they were now ready to get married and soon would decide the date, which was a great relief to Mr and Mrs Green.
Mr Payne's health was better than before after regular medication and the care that Mrs Payne and Ruth had taken of him. But to do so, Ruth had to exhaust all her savings along with a large part of her salary that left her with nothing in her hands.
